Cut Finger

Cut Finger That Needs Stitches

Knife slip, broken glass, DIY accident? If your finger cut won't stop bleeding or gapes open, you likely need stitches - and we can place them today.

Duration
30–45 min
From
£295
By
NHS Surgeon
Dr SOS treatment room in Chelsea, London

NHS Surgeon Led

Every procedure performed by an experienced NHS surgeon.

Same-Day Appointments

Most patients seen within 24 hours.

Transparent Pricing

Fixed, published prices. No hidden consultation fees.

Chelsea, London

25 Ives Street - minutes from South Kensington.

CQC Registered Premise

Care delivered in a regulated clinical setting.

What we treat

  • Deep finger cuts that gape open
  • Bleeding that won't stop after 15 minutes pressure
  • Cuts through the full skin thickness
  • Cuts over a joint or knuckle
  • Suspected tendon or nerve involvement (assessed)

Who it's for: Anyone with a fresh finger cut needing closure within 12–24 hours for the best outcome.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Call 020 3433 0999 - we triage by phone in minutes.

  2. 2

    Arrive at our Chelsea clinic for a surgical assessment of depth, nerve and tendon function.

  3. 3

    Local anaesthetic, thorough cleaning, and closure with the right technique (sutures, glue or strips).

  4. 4

    Tetanus advice, antibiotics if needed, and a written aftercare plan.

  5. 5

    Suture removal arranged at 10–14 days.

Why finger cuts need proper assessment

Fingers are full of tendons and nerves that lie just under the skin. A cut that looks minor can hide tendon damage that, if missed, leads to permanent stiffness. Dr SOS assesses every finger cut surgically before closure.

Same-day finger stitches in Chelsea

Our clinic at 25 Ives Street offers same-day finger wound closure - usually within hours of your call. No A&E wait, no GP queue.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

If the cut gapes open at rest, is longer than 1cm, is deep enough to see fat or muscle, or won't stop bleeding with pressure - yes, it likely needs stitches.

Hurt today? Be seen today.

Same-day appointments with an NHS surgeon in Chelsea. Fast access to urgent minor surgical care when you need it most.